Table for 600 rubles returned to the Pavlovsk Palace
In the Pavlovsk Palace after almost a hundred years returned historic table-bobica. In the late 1920s, it was sold from the museum for only 600 rubles. Now the object was bought at auction and donated to the museum-reserve. This is reported by 78.ru.
In the Pavlovsk Palace after almost a hundred years returned historic table-bobica. In the late 1920s, it was sold from the museum for only 600 rubles. Now the object was bought at auction and donated to the museum-reserve. This is reported by 78.ru.
The table was made in St. Petersburg in the 1780s. Masters used marquetry - a technique with inlaid pearl and bronze edging. Such furniture was in fashion under Catherine II: the Empress preferred to work at the “bending” table, and the guest sat opposite at the same. The name “bobic” appeared later, in the late XIX century, because of the shape, similar to the bean.
The table stood in the Second Passage Office of the Pavlovsk Palace. This is evidenced by the inventory of the XIX – early XX century, as well as a paper label and an inscription on the back of the countertop.
In the late 1920s, the Gostorg commission decided to sell the item. Employees of the museum tried to defend it: they said that it is part of a historical collection, always standing in one place and in need of restoration. But they weren't heard. The table was estimated at only 600 rubles and put up for sale.
